Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Airfare cap for affordable flights

LIMBANG: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has capped airfares from Peninsular Malaysia to East Malaysia at RM599 to make travel more affordable. Deputy Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said that this initiative, primarily aimed at facilitating travel for Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan residents, comes just in time for the Hari Raya

1,000 porridge packs for road users

MUKAH: A total of 1,000 packets of savoury porridge were distributed to road users passing through Dataran Pehin Setia Raja here yesterday. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said that the programme was organised by the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Tellian Branch. “This programme has been conducted annually for several

Sejambak Kasih Hari Raya, an outreach programme for the needy

SARIKEI: Community leaders need to play an important role as a link to government organisations. Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Mohamad Razi Sitam said expressed this statement because they (community leaders) are the main person to assist in identifying those who really need government aid. “There are

Construction of 22 RSP units to meet demands 

BALINGIAN: A total of 22 units of Permata Spectra Homes (RSP) will be built by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) here to meet the needs of the people in this area. HDC chairman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the project would be built via the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) under the

500 packets of porridge distributed to residents

DALAT: A total of 500 packets of bubur lambuk, a savoury rice porridge were distributed to the residents through the Civil Defence Force Dalat District 2024 Porridge Distribution Programme, in front of the Civil Defence District Office (PDPA) here, recently. District Civil Defence Officer Second Lieutenant (PA) Muhammad Helmi Halim

Co-operation vital in combating drug abuse

MUKAH: All parties including at the grassroots level must cooperate in combating drug abuse, said Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. “We are aware that eradicating drugs is not as easy as it seems because the menace has existed for years. “However, we can take approaches to reduce and prevent its abuse

Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak distributes 2000 packets of porridge

MUKAH: A total of 2000 packets of porridge were distributed to the residents of Mukah during the Porridge Distribution Programme held at the Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) premise here recently. It was held in conjunction with TBS Mukah division’s Kasih Ramadan Program, in collaboration with the Mukah District office, Mukah

Three men involved in politician’s provocation test positive for drugs

JULAU: Three out of four men involved in a recent case of provocation against a politician here have been found positive for drugs. Julau OCPD DSP Andam Sulin said urine screening tests were conducted on all suspects. “Three of them tested positive for benzodiazepines and ketamine. “Urine samples were sent

Woman loses RM18,090 in Facebook car scam

MUKAH: A woman fell victim to a Facebook car purchase scam here, losing RM18,090 in the process.Mukah OCPD DSP Muhammad Rizal Alias disclosed that the 25-year-old victim, an environmental officer from a local company, was the target of the fraudulent scheme. “The victim came across an advertisement selling a car

Emphasis on food safety at Ramadan bazaars

MERADONG: The Sarikei Division Health Office (DHO) today held a walkabout programme at the Ramadan bazaar here. The walkabout was led by an officer of Sarikei DHO, Dr Johny Kelak who met with the traders to raise awareness on the importance of food safety and handling. He also took the